Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

User-generated content (UGC) is a marketing goldmine and knowing how to use it properly can create a snowball effect of higher engagement and more social media followers. Taking advantage of the right opportunities will let users do most of the work for you—generating product interest, conversation, and even revenue.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The term “ metaverse ” may have been coined back in 1992, but it could hold new and adventurous opportunities for both consumers and even brands that engage with them. Still, 40% understand it and 30% think more brands should leverage it. 28% of Gen Z/Millennials have used a VR headset. Who is using it? Why do they use it?

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Gen Z Millennials Branding User-Generated 139

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Even the most well-known legacy brands need to adapt to attract audiences over the years. For any business to be successful long-term, they need to be able to evolve to meet the needs and expectations of the next generation. For example, a life insurance brand may want to appeal to both older and younger generations.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 24, 2021

When you humanize your brand with authentic content, you can build the kind of trust that makes your company the go-to authority in its field. Gone are the days when a catchy commercial was all a brand needed to win a consumer’s business. Your brand doesn’t need a David Ogilvy or Phyllis Robinson to give it a human touch.

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Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales. Consequently, understanding how different generations use social media is critical to shaping a social strategy that gets results. Millennials (survey respondents ages 24-39).

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Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Entertainment 144

Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 8, 2022

Here, we'll list the best video marketing channels for your long-form, short-form, and live videos — based on ROI, engagement, and lead generation. While many marketers find success on YouTube for different reasons, its large user base ( 2.6 billion active users , to be exact) and advanced ad targeting certainly help.

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Sprout Social

JULY 15, 2022

This means that if you’re looking for a new outlet for your brand’s influencer marketing strategy , YouTube is a great place to start. Not only is YouTube the second most popular platform for influencer marketing, it’s also the second most popular website in the world, reaching over 2 billion users each year.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 12, 2024

For example, a brand community can also be a social community, and vice versa. Brand Communities A brand community is a place where like-minded customers can come together and talk about how much they love what you do, create, or value. Plus, I get all the best advice from users who enjoy the platform as much as I do.

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Branding User-Generated Millennials Education 108

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In this article, we’ll uncover key holiday shopping trends on social, like platforms consumers turn to for customer service, the types of content that drives sales and the brands who consistently deliver memorable end-of-year campaigns. Over half of all consumers (55%) plan to contact brands via Facebook this holiday season.

Gen Z 117

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Neil Patel

MARCH 17, 2021

Search interest in Gen Z has climbed so high that as of March 2021, searches for Generation Z surpassed searches for baby boomers and millennials. The ages of those considered to be in Generation Z vary by source. What Is Unique About Generation Z? Generation Z isn’t just unique because they’re digital natives.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

To rival their competitor in the form of mimicry entailed putting more reels and suggested content into the feeds of Instagram users, and to put more an emphasis on video content as opposed to stills. Instagram knew their target demographic was primarily Millennials; roughly 31% of global Instagram audiences were aged between 25 and 34 years.

Gen Z 141

Gen Z Branding User-Generated Millennials 141

Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 2, 2020

As a marketer, you've likely heard the buzz around popular social platform TikTok, which now has 500 million monthly active users and is the third-most downloaded app globally. The video-based social app has incredible potential for marketers, particularly since it's so popular with the Gen-Z and millennial demographic. Image Source.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 28, 2020

Unsurprisingly, video content's current popularity is due in part to millennial and Gen Z consumers. As consumers have seen this content become more available at our fingertips, brands have discovered a number of new ways to implement video in their marketing. Consumers are beginning to rely on marketing videos from brands.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 16, 2019

If you want to avoid this mishap and make sure YouTube is a viable marketing channel for your brand, we’ve got you covered. Over 90% of 18-44 year old American internet users watch videos on YouTube. Over 80% of 45-64 year old American internet users watch videos on YouTube. 2019 YouTube Demographics. YouTube Age Demographics.

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Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Education 144

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2023

But are these changes enough to cause users to jump ship? Typically, it means falling behind in several key areas — namely, user growth, engagement, and relevancy. But the platform itself is far from over — and here's why: User growth Instagram has a massive user base, and it's still growing. billion users by 2025.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 22, 2024

They were the largest and most influential generation in the history of modern consumerism, yet their social movements and corporate distrust confounded advertisers who had to completely rethink their playbooks. After decades of consistently marketing to young people, marketers are again mystified by a new generation. Sound familiar?

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

E-commerce refers to a shopping experience via a website or dedicated branded app. Consumers can easily consult with their friends on purchases, show off those hip new hightops, comment on Aunt Jackie’s new “I Love My Niece” tee, review comments from other savvy shampoo shoppers, and interact directly with the kombucha brands they love.

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Hubspot Marketing

JUNE 29, 2022

If your brand doesn't give consumers this option, then you're missing out on a big fraction of your audience — that's where the powerful tool of video comes into play. Shorter videos are great for establishing an initial connection where you can introduce your brand or product. In fact, 83% say the optimal length is under 60 seconds.

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Neil Patel

AUGUST 5, 2021

It boasts 293 million daily active users on average. On top of a huge user base, the engagement levels are off the charts. If your brand appeals to Gen Z and millennials, you should look at Snapchat as a way to increase user acquisition, brand awareness, and sales. Why Should You Advertise on Snapchat?

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Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Whitepaper 145

Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Right now, Gen Z is the main target audience for brands trying to stay relevant and attract new consumers. However, there's a new generation that is expected to change the marketing landscape even more: Gen Alpha. However, there's a new generation that is expected to change the marketing landscape even more: Gen Alpha.

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Buffer Marketing

APRIL 18, 2024

Some influence web design, some make their way onto packaging, and others become a staple for social media branding. In order to stay ahead of the curve, savvy business owners are constantly on the lookout for ways to keep their social media branding fresh, engaging, and relevant. One powerful strategy?

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Gen Z Branding Transform Food 132

Martech

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

That was the dilemma faced by Ellie von Reyn, Conductor’s Director of Demand Generation. We wanted to reach out to this loyal user base, but we didn’t have an easy way to do that.” Connecting with past users when they move on. Our customers love our technology and our service team. The right tool for the job.

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Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 20, 2023

According to our Consumer Trends Survey, the most interesting and memorable content brands can share is funny content, relatable content, and content that reflects brand values. Relatable content 36% of consumers say relatable content is the second most interesting and memorable content brands can share on social media.

Gen Z 145

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Social Media Marketing 145

Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 4, 2024

How to Find the Right Instagram Influencers to Promote Your Brand How to Work With Instagram Influencers What is Instagram influencer marketing? Instagram influencer marketing is a social media tactic in which brands collaborate with influencers to feature or review a sponsored product or service with their followers.

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Hubspot Marketing

MAY 1, 2017

But how does that work, and how have other brands put it into practice? As Duhigg explains in his article -- which goes into much greater detail than I will here -- every Target customer is assigned a Guest ID number after the very first interaction with the brand. We’ve dug a little deeper, and shared what we found below. The Example.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 22, 2021

While TikTok is newer to the world of social media, there’s no denying its popularity – especially with younger generations. Although TikTok content is more specific with its narrow focus on short, viral-ready videos there are many ways brands can still see success. TikTok has 689 million monthly active users.

Gen Z 145

Gen Z User-Generated Millennials Marketing 145

Sprout Social

JULY 14, 2022

Or is it something brands can genuinely take advantage of? Major companies and startups alike are becoming early adopters, collaborating with metaverse companies to create branded activations and more. Instead of tech giants like Google or Apple controlling the internet, everyday users will own, operate and contribute.

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Branding Fashion Gen Z User-Generated 128

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 30, 2023

Making good content isn’t even half the battle for brands today. Brands with an engaged social media community will win audiences. Our consumer trends survey also backs this up -- 20% of social media users joined an online community in the past three months, and 22% actively participated in one. So, how’s it going so far?

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Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Some of the highlights include: Ken’s Malibu Dreamhouse that was listed on Airbnb Barbie-themed co-branded products with brands like Crocks, XBOX, BEIS, and Homesick Candles An experiential Barbie-themed boat cruise in Boston The Barbie meme generator However, Warner Bros. The cover featured her set in a pink futuristic city.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 10, 2023

The young platform, which gives users one opportunity to post a picture of themselves wherever they are with no filter during a few timeslots -- designated by the app each day, went from being used by roughly 0.7% While this seems like a small percentage, it still could equate to thousands of additional users.

Gen Z 144

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Branding 144

SmartBrief - Marketing

AUGUST 23, 2024

Generation X and millennial women are reaching this milestone with a collective sense of frustration and confusion. Beyond its biological implications, menopause represents a significant opportunity for brands to redefine women’s health and wellness strategies.

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Health Millennials Transform Retail 93

Martech

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Since its launch in 2016, the platform has multiplied and boasts over one billion monthly active users worldwide. With an engaged and diverse user base, it’s no wonder marketers are looking for ways to leverage TikTok to reach their target audiences. About 60% of TikTok users in the U.S. We have been doing this for years.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 1, 2023

From brand storytelling to product demos, we’ve all seen how quickly video has revolutionized the way businesses communicate with their customers. in 5 years Source: Wistia That’s because 91% of consumers want to see more online video content from brands. Millennials are 1.9x But how powerful is it really , you ask?

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Video Marketing Millennials User-Generated Education 137

Spiralytics

JANUARY 31, 2023

Podcast marketing is a digital marketing trend rapidly gaining traction among web users, with the recent COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns playing a significant role in its popularity. In 2021, more than 82 million Americans listened to podcasts, with millennials and Gen Zs comprising most of the demographic, based on data from Statista.

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Gen Z Millennials Marketers Marketing 133

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

When Snapchat emerged in 2012, it excited users by letting them tell stories, use fun filters and create off-the-cuff content. By the end of Q1 2020, Snapchat still has 229 million daily active users around the world. And Snapchat users post over 210 million snaps on the platform every single day. increase in usage since 2019.

Gen Z 141

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated eCommerce 141

Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Since then, YouTube has opened up avenues for brands to advertise on their videos and, in turn, let content creators earn a living just by making videos. billion monthly active logged-in users. More than 70% of YouTube watch time is generated from mobile devices. of YouTube users are from the United States. billion views.

Video Marketing 145

Video Marketing Millennials Gen Z Entertainment 145

Neil Patel

AUGUST 30, 2021

If you are still focused on millennials, it’s time to start paying attention to a new generation of consumers. They are also one of the most diverse generations in history. If you want to sell to this unique generation, your company needs to learn who they are and how they interact with brands in your industry.

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